ENTREP 3003NA - Ethics and Cultural Aspects of Entrepreneurship

Course Details

Course Code	ENTREP 3003NA
Course	Ethics and Cultural Aspects of Entrepreneurship
Coordinating Unit	Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
Term	Quadmester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Ngee Ann Academy
Units	3
Contact	Intensive: 36 to 40 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Individual assignments, group presentation, exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Gary Hancock

Program Director Contact Details:
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Name: Gary Hancock

Teaching Staff:

Term 2
Name: Susie Chant

Short Bio:
Susie Chant has been teaching at the 成人大片 since completing a Masters in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and a Masters in Gastronomy. She is currently undertaking a PhD in Food Ethics for the School of History & Politics and teaches in the areas of innovation and creativity, and entrepreneurship and ethics. Susie also works as a business consultant where she works as Academic Manager for Le Cordon Bleu. In addition to owning many successful and award winning hospitality businesses in tourist regions around South Australia, Susie has also been a property developer and an award winning chef in many locations around the world including Grand Cayman Island in the West Indies and at Blenheim Palace in England, for the Duke & Duchess of Marlborough.

Email: susan.chant@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Opening intensive:
Friday 13 May 2016 7pm-10pm
Saturday 14 May 2016 1pm-8pm
Sunday 15 May 2016 9am-4pm

Closing intensive:
Friday 10 June 2016 7pm-10pm
Saturday 11 June 2016 1pm-8pm
Sunday 12 June 2016 9am-4pm

Examination:
In class

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Understand the importance of business ethics and explain the theory associated with different approaches to business ethics
2	Explain the concept of culture and why different societies have different cultural values
3	Explain why and how culture and business ethics influence entrepreneurial activities
4	Understand the role of social entrepreneurs in society
5	Explain how social entrepreneurship fits the model of entrepreneurial activities

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Required Resources

The University’s preferred textbook supplier is Unibooks:

There is no text book associated with this subject.

Recommended Resources

The following books, articles, reports and websites provide useful support material for this subject:

Birley, Sue and Muzyka, Daniel F., (1997) Mastering Enterprise, FT Pitman Publishing, London

Dees, J. Gregory (2001) “The Meaning of ‘Social Entrepreneurship’” available for free download at

Drayton, Bill (2006) Everyone a Changemaker: Social Entrepreneur’s Ultimate Goal, available for free download at

Drucker, P.F., (1989) “What businesses can learn from non-profits” in Harvard Business Review, July-August

Elias, Jaan and J Gregory Dees, “The Normative Foundations of Business” Harvard Business School Note 9-897-012, June 10 1997

Fisher, Colin and Lovell, Alan (2006) Business Ethics and Values, 2nd edn., FT Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ

Frederick, Howard H., Kuratko, Donald F., Hodgetts, Ricjard M., (2006) Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process Practice, Asia-Pacific edition, Thompson

Hartman, Laura Pincus, and DesJardins, Des (2008) Business Ethics: Decision Making for Personal Integrity, McGraw Hill, Boston

Hofstede, Geert on culture at

Murray, Robin, Caulier-Grice, Julie and Geoff Mulgan (2010) The Open Book of Social Innovation, available for free download on

Nash, Laura (1981) “Ethics without the sermon” in Harvard Business Review, November-December

Nicholls, Alex (ed.) (2006) Social Entrepreneurship: New Models of Sustainable Social Change, Oxford University Press, Oxford

Thompson, John, Alvy, Geoff and Ann Lees, (2000) “Social Entrepreneurship – a new look at the people and the potential” in Management Decision 38/5, pp 328-338

Timmons, Jeffry A., and Spinelli, Stephen (2007) New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century, 7th edn, McGraw Hill Irwin

(World Economic Forum)
(Institute of Business Ethics)

Library Resources
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From this link, you are able to access the Library's electronic resources.

Online Learning

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Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).

Learning Activities Summary

This is a draft schedule and session dates are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.

Intensive day	Content	Readings	Activities
	Opening Intensive
1	• Introduction • Assessments • Topic 1: What is business ethics? • Self-Assessment • Ethical Approaches • Sustainability • CSR • Topic 2: Ethical Frameworks • Topic 3: Ethical theories	• Elias, Jaan and J Gregory Dees, (1997) • Fisher, Colin and Lovell, Alan. (2006) Chapter 3. • Hartman, Laura Pincus, and DesJardins, Des (2008) Chapter 5 • Timmons et al (2011) Chapter 10 • Nash (1981)	• Lecture • Tutorial: Case Study – Group exercise • Workshop: identifying values • Lecture • Tutorial: bio-ethics • Case Study – Group exercise • Tutorial: Group work A2
2	• Topic 4: Business Ethics: CSR • CSR theory • Topic 5: Social entrepreneurship	• Hartman, Laura Pincus, and DesJardins, Des. (2008) Chapter 5. • Birley, Sue and Muzyka, Daniel F. (1997) • Dees, J. Gregory. (2001) “ • Drayton, Bill. (2006) • Drucker, P.F., (1989) • Murray, Robin, Caulier-Grice, Julie and Geoff Mulgan (2010) • Nicholls, Alex (ed.) (2006) • Thompson, John, Alvy, Geoff and Ann Lees, (2000) • Timmons et al (2011) Chapter 7. • Internet Resources • Ashoka (2014) www.ashoka.com	• Lecture • Tutorial: discuss reading • CSR research • Tutorial: Ashoka • Tutorial: Creating Change
3	• Topic 6: Culture • Topic 7: Family Culture • Topic 8: Inter cultural differences	• Hofstede, Geert. (2012) ‘Cultural Insights’. Available at www.geert-hofstede.com • Timmons et al (2011) Chapter 18.	• Lecture • Tutorial: Case Study - IKEA • Lecture • Tutorial: contribution of family business culture • Lecture • Tutorial: Group exercise - Hofstede’s Cultural Factors
	Closing Intensive
4	• Topic 9: Ethics, culture and entrepreneurship		• Lecture • Tutorial: group exercise -review of Topics 1-9 • Tutorial: group work A2
5	• Group Presentations		Assignment 2 presentation
6	• Exam		Assessment 3: Exam

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Assessment Summary

An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:

#	Assessment	Length	Weighting	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
1	Essay	1000 words	30%	See MyUni	1, 2, 3
2	Group presentation	15 minutes + 5 mins Q&A	30%	See MyUni	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3	Exam	2 hours + 10 mins reading time	40%	See MyUni	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
	Total		100%

Assessment Related Requirements

Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning in workshops during the intensive classes that build your knowledge and thus enable you to be successful in this course.

Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners

Assessment Detail

Assessment 1: Essay
Weighting: 30%
Submission Details: Submitted via MyUni

Task:
Discuss why entrepreneurs and their management should (or should not) be concerned with corporate social responsibility?

Length and Presentation:
1000 words in essay format with Harvard references. Word document. 11 or 12 font.

Scope:
This assignment will assess your understanding of the first four course topics

Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
• Relationship between ethics and culture in the business environment
• Analysis of the theories associated with corporate social responsibility
• Correct academic referencing

Assessment 2: Group Presentation
Weighting: 30%
Submission Details: Copy of slides submitted via email before presentation; Presentation in class

Task:
Compare and contrast a social entrepreneurship business and a similar for profit entrepreneurial business taking into account:
a) entrepreneur/s profile for each business
b) ethical and cultural issues or constraints
c) market / social issue to be resolved
d) what you have learnt from studying these two businesses

Scope: This assignment will assess your ability to work as a group and to present findings in a business-like manner. It will also assess your ability to research and synthesise a topic.

Length and Presentation:
15 minute presentation by group using power-point/Prezi, YouTube, websites and other visual/electronic media. 5 minutes question and answer time.

Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
• Ability to present an interesting and relevant report as a group activity
• Understanding the issues facing social entrepreneurs
• Quality of presentation, structure, timing
• Correct academic referencing

Assessment 3: Exam
Weighting: 40%
Submission Details: 2 Hour In-class examination

Task:
The closed-book exam will be 2 hours in duration, with 10 minutes allocated for reading time. The exam will consist of True/False and Multiple Choice questions (total 50 marks) derived from each of the 9 Topics in the Study Guide. Short Answer questions (total 50 marks) require students to list a number of points for each question asked. Each Short Answer question is worth from 2 - 10 marks (each point answered for each respective question is worth 1 mark). The Short answer section covers organisational culture, family business culture and cultural theories.

Scope:
This exam will assess your understanding of the course content presented and discussed throughout days 1 to 6 of the course.

Length and Presentation:
2 hour, closed book. 10 minutes allowed for reading time.

Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
Each individual question will be identified with the mark value. Correct answers score full marks, incorrect answers score zero marks. Short answer questions will require several points to be identified in the answer. Marks will be given for each correct point identified.

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Resubmission & Remarking
Resubmission of an assignment for remarking after reworking it to obtain a better mark will not normally be accepted. Approval for resubmission will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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